HF 61: Relating to the disclosure of prices charged for certain health services rendered by health care providers and hospitals

What it does

This bill relates to the disclosure of prices charged by health care providers (providers) and hospitals for certain health services (services). The bill requires a provider to disclose and make available to the public in a single document, either electronically or by posting conspicuously on the provider’s internet site, the prices charged, prior to the negotiation of any discounts and assuming no medical complications, for the most common services the provider renders. The services are to be identified by a common nationally recognized coding system and by a plain language description, and the provider is required to update the price information at least annually.

Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against

For: Americans For Prosperity; Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council

In plain words

1. January 15, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Health and Human Services committee